EnerMech managing director, Doug Duguid, said: “Building a strong presence in Saudi Arabia has always been our ambition and this partnership with Shoaibi Group is an excellent platform which allows us to do this.

“We have existing bases in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Qatar and this joint venture is a natural progression in growing our business in the Middle East.”

Norman Kirk, who was previously with Baker Hughes in Saudi Arabia, has been appointed general manager for the new operation.

EnerMech has invested in a range of hydraulics and pumping equipment to be based in the country and will make further investments to expand the equipment fleet.